Dentists are highly skilled in diagnosing and managing diseases of the teeth and periodontium, yet many feel less confident when faced with “non-dental” oral diseases. Physicians, likewise, receive little formal training in oral medicine and typically refer patients with oral conditions to dental specialists.
As a result, patients with oral medicine concerns often see multiple providers before receiving an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan, sometimes months or even years after symptoms first appear. Because dentists are responsible for comprehensive oral health care, they must be equipped to recognize and manage the wide range of non-odontogenic conditions affecting the oral cavity.
This lecture will present a clear, systematic approach to patient evaluation, diagnosis, and management of both common and serious oral medicine conditions.
Tuition: $50
Course Prerequisites: None required
Course Format: Virtual lecture
Conflict of Interest: None reported by speaker
Contact: HSDM Continuing Education at hsdm_ce@hsdm.harvard.edu
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation 7 days before the course will be eligible for full refund. No refund will be made within 7 days of the course initiation date.
Credit Designation: Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. HSDM designates this activity for 1 continuing education credit.
